Volume 15 (Unwind)
On the cover: Gatsby, the Long-haired Jack Russell, as featured in Dog and Leisure (Edition 2: The Dog Paper’ – Summer 2025), photographed by Katinka Bester and art directed and styled by Storm Ross, with production by LOOKBOOK Studio, featuring a beach umbrella from Pezula Interiors, dog bowl from Chommies, wine glass and collar from Country Road.
‘The fields are heavy with quiet,
a calm settles on the river’s breast,
birds float across the sky,
a feather falls’
The navigate page featuring the Archibald Denim Edition Armchair by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau.
MOOD
Ed’s note Holiday home p25
Journal Paradise found p29
Inspiration Sea breeze p36
‘Sea Breeze’ on p36 evokes the peace of long, lazy days spent with good friends over good food.
LOOK
Craft Slowing down p52
Fashion Women of the water p58
Shop the look LOOKBOOK p64
Design Coastal curves p68
Trend New neutral p72
Books A slice of summer p75
Art Lost in the landscape p80
Drinks Un-wine(d) p84
Wine Natural growth p88
Experience Wine country p90
Dining Harbour hideout p92
Travel Living oasis p96
In ‘Slowing Down’ on p52, we take a look at some of the latest launches that honour nature.
LIVE
Zanzibar Rustic resort p106
Mallorca Country casa p120
Cote d’azur Riviera residence p134
Hermanus Seaside sanctuary p146
Ibiza Family finca p156
Kogelberg Coastal cabin p166
Okovango Riverine retreat p176
Constantia Hillside home p186
Clifton Beach bungalow p196
Seychelles Island hideaway p206
On p121, the family’s ‘Country Casa’ retreat radiates warmth and charm on the island of Mallorca.
DIGEST
Essay A daily routine p219
Scent A self-care ritual at home p220
Sound An awakening at a sound session p223
Retreat Rejuvenation in a sanctuary p224
Nourish A connection at a café p227
Nature A stroll in the sun p228
Creativity Creative expression with friends p231
Essay
Last word Going home… p232
Buyisile Mncina experiences ‘An Awakening at a Sound Session’, during a full-moon retreat, on p 223.
LOOKBOOK
Now that summer is here, it’s time to soak up all the sun-kissed goodness this season brings with our curated Shop the Look collections, compiled by LOOKBOOK Studio.
FREE READ: THE DOG PAPER
As we welcome the sunny season, so we do Edition 2 of Dog and Leisure, The Dog Paper – packed with dog stories, style, stays, snacks, and so much more! The Dog Paper is included with every purchase of House and Leisure Volume 15 (Unwind), in stores or online.